In the Hand of the Goddess (Song of the Lioness, #2) (1984) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

47%

In the Hand of the Goddess (Song of the Lioness, #2)1984

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What We Think

For an '80s fantasy, 'In the Hand of the Goddess' is pretty forward-thinking, but it doesn’t push an aggressively woke agenda by modern standards. Its empowerment themes are mostly contained within Alanna’s personal story, not forced on the world at large.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the story does center on a girl disguising herself as a boy to become a knight, clearly challenging gender norms for its time, the narrative still feels character-driven and sincere. Alanna's struggles and growth are grounded in personal effort, and there is little sense that identity alone guarantees her success.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

The book does subvert traditional gender roles, highlighting female empowerment and questioning established norms of masculinity and authority. However, it mostly frames these as Alanna's personal journey rather than a sweeping critique of the cultural order.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

There’s some flavor of ideological monoculture, as traditional roles and authority figures are often portrayed as obstacles rather than nuanced perspectives, though the story does not outright villainize alternatives. Still, Alanna’s worldview is clearly valorized.

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